Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation of Removal in Houston

Houston Deportation Defense Lawyer

Are you a permanent resident or nonpermanent resident in the U.S. who is
at risk of being deported, or removed, from the country? I so, you may
be able to avoid
deportation through a cancellation of removal. In this process, the immigrant is able
to get his or her status as a deportable alien switched to the status
of a lawful permanent resident, thus eliminating the need for deportation.

In order to be eligible for cancellation of removal, individuals need to
meet certain requirements--and even when those requirements are met, there
are no guarantees on the outcome since the decision is left up to the
discretion of the immigration judge handling the case. Considering this
fact, it is in your best interests to have a competent Houston deportation
defense lawyer on your side who can help you argue a strong case for why
you should be granted relief from removal.

Simon Law Group, PLLC offers this kind of advocacy. We are extremely
well-versed in all types of
immigration law matters, including those that involve requests for removal cancellation.
Read the information provided below to learn more about how this process works.

Eligibility Requirements

There are different eligibility requirements for permanent and nonpermanent
residents when it comes to cancellation for removal. The requirements
are as follows, according to information provided by the U.S. Department
of Justice:

Permanent Residents

You have had permanent resident status in the United States for at minimum
of five years;

Before receiving your Notice to Appear or before the commission of crime
that made you inadmissible, you continuously resided in the United states
for at least seven years (following your lawful admission under any status); and

You have no aggravated felony convictions on your record.

Nonpermanent Residents

You maintained physical presence in the United States for a period of at
least 10 years, and you have upheld moral standing during that time. You
must have fulfilled this requirement before receiving your Notice to Appear;

You have never been convicted of certain types of crimes; and

Your removal would cause a spouse, child or parent who is a U.S. citizen
or permanent resident extremely unusual and significant hardship, and
you are deserving of deportation relief.

Furthermore, cancellation of removal is also available to some individuals
who have suffered from physical abuse or extreme cruelty at the hands
of spouses or parents who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents.
In these cases, the individual only needs to have had continuous presence
in the U.S. for three years or more. The person must also be able to prove
other general criteria.

Houston Deportation Defense Attorneys Fighting for Your Future

In addition to factors that make individuals eligible for cancellation
of removal, there are also a number of factors that make them ineligible.
Simon Law Group, PLLC can discuss your case with you and help you determine
whether or not you qualify to apply for this form of removal relief. We
can also help you start planning your deportation defense strategy.